Synopsis
Joe Swash goes in search of his Italian roots. Along the way, he finds stories of murder, banditry, an inspiring political activist and a family bar in southern Italy.
- Programme: Who Do You Think You Are?
- Series: 23
- Episode: Joe Swash
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2026
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